Canine authentic intrauterine sound device

ABSTRACT

The Canine Authentic Intrauterine Sound Device (CAISD) provides a single, compact, easy to use device for dog owners. The CAISD will provide original, familiar, authentic canine intrauterine sounds to relieve the stress of separation for the new puppy and/or the stress of a canine that has experienced some kind of trauma. The CAISD, equipped with motion and sound sensitivity, will minimize sleep deprivation for both puppy and owner alike, thereby allowing the young new canine the opportunity to adapt to its new environment in as natural a manner as possible.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX

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BACKGROUND—FIELD OF INVENTION

[0004] This invention relates to the use of canine authenticintrauterine sounds as a stress reducer for new puppies.

BACKGROUND—DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART

[0005] Not applicable

SUMMARY

[0006] This original and novel canine authentic intrauterine sounddevice would replace the most widely suggested possible resolution to ahowling/crying new puppy, the ticking clock and hot water bottle.

DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] The drawings closely related figures have been numbered asfollows:

[0008] 1. FIG. 1 shows plastic box with removable lid with coin twistslot opening.

[0009] 2. FIG. 2 shows inner workings of the plastic box with computerchip, speaker, motion and sound sensors, and battery chamber.

[0010] 3. FIG. 3 shows the on/off/volume knob at the bottom of theplastic box.

[0011] 4. FIG. 4 shows front view of stuffed pillow with small velcroflap closure. (closed)

[0012] 5. FIG. 5 shows front view of stuffed pillow with small velcroflap closure (opened) to reveal button hole and on/off/volume knob.

[0013] 6. FIG. 6 shows back of stuffed pillow with linear velcro closureproviding access to the plastic box in order to add/remove batteries.

REFERENCE NUMERALS IN DRAWINGS

[0014]7 computer chip

[0015]8 speaker

[0016]9 motion sensor

[0017]10 sound sensor

[0018]11 battery chamber

[0019]12 on/off/volume knob

[0020]13 small front velcro closure

[0021]14 button hole opening for on/off volume knob

[0022]15 back linear velcro closure to box and batteries

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

[0023] The idea for a Canine Authentic Intrauterine Sound Device came tome while at my niece's baby shower. I overheard the young women inattendance discussing the use of sounds from the mother's womb thatwould calm a baby during sleeptime. I thought surely this could work forpuppies.

[0024] I called Autumn P. Davidson, DVM, DACVIM, Director, VeterinaryClinic for Guide Dogs For The Blind and reproductive specialist for theUniversity of California, Davis, Veterinary School. Additionally, Icalled upon the expertise of John Rezendes, (need John's business card)computer software and sound recording specialist, to assist in recordingthe canine intrauterine sounds I needed.

[0025] On Apr. 10, 2001, at the Guide Dogs for the Blind veterinaryclinic, Dr. Davidson presented Jetta, a 4-year old Black LabradorRetriever who was due to deliver her litter of new puppies on Apr. 17,2001. We were successful in recording, for the first time, authenticcanine intrauterine sounds. (Disk of the recorded sounds is enclosed)

[0026] This original, novel sound will be digitized and looped to runapproximately 5 minutes at a time and will be applied to a computerchip.

[0027] The computer chip (7), along with a small speaker (8) and bothmotion (9) and sound (10) sensors will be placed in a small plastic boxwith a removable lid. (FIG. 2)

[0028] The device will also need 4 AA batteries (11) to operate. (FIG.2)

[0029] The on/off/volume knob (12) will be located at the bottomexterior of the plastic box. (FIG. 3)

[0030] The plastic box (FIG. 1) will then be placed in an approximate10″×7″ stuffed pillow. (FIG. 4)

[0031] The front of the pillow will have a small velcro opening/closure(13). (FIG. 4)

[0032] You lift the closure to have access to the on/off/volume knob(12). (FIG. 5)

[0033] The back of the pillow will have a linear velcro opening/closure(15) that allows the operator access to the plastic box in order toadd/remove the batteries. (FIG. 6)

[0034] In order to present the sound as intended, the Canine AuthenticIntrauterine Sound Device should be placed either in the kennel or sleeparea of the puppy.

[0035] The operator turns on the CAISD and chooses the volume of choice.

[0036] The CAISD will run for approximately 5 minutes or continue to runas long as there is movement or sounds being made by the puppy.

[0037] Once the puppy is quiet and calm the CAISD will automaticallyshut off

[0038] If the puppy becomes restless and moves, the motion sensor willactivate the canine intrauterine sound until the puppy stops.

[0039] The sound sensor will also activate the CAISD in the same manner,if the puppy were to begin to howl or cry.

[0040] The Canine Authentic Intrauterine Sound Device, is a novel, newway of reducing the stress that puppies exhibit upon the separation fromtheir mother and littermates and would replace the ticking clock and hotwater bottle alternative suggested by vets and pet stores.

[0041] An Additional advantage of the Canine Authentic IntrauterineSound Device would be to aid in minimizing/reducing the stress and fearoften associated with canines during trauma. This familiar, soothingsound will help to calm an otherwise agitated or frightened canine andkeep them from doing further harm to themselves or others.

I claim that my invention:
 1. the Canine Authentic Intrauterine SoundDevice (CAISD) uses authentic, original intrauterine sounds of apregnant female dog recorded specifically for my invention.